Education
2005–2009 B.S. Aquatic Biology, University of California Santa Barbara
High Honors at Graduation, 3.73 GPA
Research & Professional Experience
6/2016–present Aquatic Biologist
ICF International (www.icfi.com)
5/2012–6/2016 Senior Staff Scientist
Cardno (formerly Cardno ENTRIX) www.cardno.com
Fisheries biology/aquatic ecology: surveys, monitoring, rescues &
relocation, and technical writing for projects involving sensitive and
listed species.
Mapping and analyzing data with ArcGIS software.
1/2010–present Biologist Aide
Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board
Trapping and sampling steelhead and rainbow trout (Onchorhynchus mykiss) in the
Santa Ynez River.
Age determination of steelhead through scale analysis.
Mapping and analysis with ArcGIS.
7/2010- 11/2010 Deckhand
Truth Aquatics
M/V Conception
Daily SCUBA diving operations including filling tanks, assisting passengers, small
boat handling, driving and navigating while underway, and safety procedures.
Maintenance of boat generator, engines and compressors, and general on-deck
duties.
7/2010- 11/2010 Marine Technician
Bio Architecture Lab
Ellwood Kelp Growing Project
Essential Fish Habitat surveys.
Mapping and analysis with Manifold GIS software.
Analysis and presentation of results.
Field maintenance and project design.
6/2009–10/2009 Student Dive Intern
ReefCheck California
Organizing subtidal rocky reef surveys.
Data quality control, organization and entry.
9/2008–9/2009 Field Assistant
Lenihan Lab, Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management
University of California Santa Barbara
Researchers: Matthew Kay, Ph.D candidate
Assisted with dive surveys and spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus) tag-recapture study
at the Northern Channel Islands.
6/2007–6/2009 Undergraduate Researcher
Lenihan Lab, Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management,
University of California Santa Barbara
Advisor: Hunter Lenihan, Ph.D
Investigated spatial and temporal variation in recruitment of California spiny lobster.
Examination of California spiny lobster prey selection and the influence of molting.
6/2008–8/2008 Geographic Information Systems Intern
Island Conservation & University of California Santa Cruz
Advisors: Bernie Tershy, Ph.D & Don Croll, Ph.D
Analyzed global prioritization of islands for eradication projects.
Designed maps and figures.
4/2006-6/2007 Research Assistant
Marine Science Institute, University of California Santa Barbara
Researcher: Jack Engle, Ph.D
Organized and managed photographic and logistical information.
Assisted with intertidal and subtidal monitoring.
Documented quadrats with digital photography.
1/2006-6/2007 Volunteer and Intern
Research, Experience & Education Facility, Marine Science Institute,
University of California Santa Barbara
Increasing public awareness on coastal and ocean ecosystems through guided tours
and workshops for elementary ages and up.
Aquaria maintenance and husbandry.
Publications, Presentations & Conferences
03/2014 Horwath, S., T. Robinson, S. Volan, and S. Engblom. Life History
Characteristics of Southern Steelhead in the Lower Santa Ynez River
Watershed Revealed by Scale Reading. (Talk)
Presented at the 32nd Salmonid Restoration Federation Conference
Santa Barbara, California
07/2011 Medina, F. M., E. Bonnaud, E. Vidal, B. R. Tershy, E. S. Zavaleta, C. J.
Donlan, B. S. Keitt, M. Le Corre, S. V. Horwath, M. Nogales. A global review
of the impacts of invasive cats on island endangered vertebrates.
Global Change Biology, 7 July 2011. DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02464.x
Click here for link.
04/2011 Insights gained from Scale Analyses of the Endangered Southern
Steelhead in the Lower Santa Ynez River. (Talk)
Presented at the Board of Directors Meeting of the Cachuma Operation &
Maintenance Board, Santa Barbara, California
03/2011 Insights Gained from Scale Analyses of the Endangered Southern
Steelhead in the Lower Santa Ynez River. (Poster)
Presented at the 29th Salmonid Restoration Federation Conference
San Luis Obispo, California
09/2010 E.
Bonnaud, F. M. Medina, E. Vidal, M. Nogales, B. Tershy, E. Zavaleta, C. J.
Donlan, B. Keitt, M. Le Corre, S.V. Horwath. The diet of feral
cats on
islands: a review and call for more studies. Biological Invasions, 8
September 2010. DOI
10.1007/s10530-010-9851-3. Click here for link.
08/2010 Barilotti, D. C., A. A. Barilotti, S. V. Horwath. Essential Fish Habitat
Report: Kelp Growing Study, Ellwood, Santa Barbara County. Bio
Architecture Lab, Inc. In support of permit applications to the California
Coastal Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
03/2009 Global
island prioritization for a conservation-based nonprofit. (Poster)
Presented at Koret University of
California Leadership Excellence through
Advanced Degrees, Research and
Leadership Symposium
University of California, Davis, California
11/2008 Funded attendance to The
Seventh William R. and Lenore Mote
International Symposium in Fisheries Ecology
Sarasota, Florida
05/2008 Recruitment
of the puerulus stage of California spiny lobster
(Panulirus interruptus) in the Santa Barbara Channel.(Poster)
Presented at Koret University of
California Leadership Excellence through
Advanced Degrees, Research and
Leadership Symposium
University of California, Santa Barbara, California
11/2007 Funded attendance to the 2007 Annual Meeting of Western Society
of
Naturalists
Ventura, California
Awards & Academic Affiliations
2007–2009 Undergraduate Research Funds
UC Leadership Excellence through Advanced Degrees
2007 Nejat B. Ezal Diver Award
Research Diver’s Association, University of California Santa Barbara
2005–2008 University of California Santa Barbara Honors Program
2005–2009 University of California Santa Barbara Dean’s Honors (6 quarters)
2003 Governor’s Scholarship, California
2007–present American Association for the Advancement of Science – Student Member
2007–2009 American Academy of Underwater Sciences – Student Member
2007–2008 Ecological Society of America – Student Member
2007–2008 Western Society of Naturalists – Student Member
Relevant Coursework
Biology
Spring 2009 Methods in Aquatic Biology
Winter 2008 Applied Marine Ecology
Winter 2008 Introduction to Physiology
Fall 2008 Flow and Aquatic Ecosystems
Fall 2008 Biology of Fishes
Spring 2008 Processes in Oceans
Spring 2008 Population Genetics
Winter 2007 Introductory Genetics
Winter 2007 Ethology and Behavioral Ecology
Winter 2007 Environmental Processes in Oceans and Lakes
Fall 2007 Introduction to Ecology
Fall 2007 Aquatic Communities
Fall 2006 Communicating Ocean Science
Geography
Spring 2008 Geographic Information Systems Design and Applications
Winter 2008 Technical Issues in Geographic Information Systems
Winter 2008 Lab in Geographic Information Systems
Fall 2007 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Chemistry
Fall 2005, Winter & Spring 2006 General Chemistry & Lab Series
Fall 2006, Winter 2007, Spring & Summer 2009 Organic Chemistry & Lab Series
Other
Fall 2008 Writing for Science and Technology
Spring 2006 Statistics
Winter 2006 Calculus with Applications
Fall 2006, Winter & Spring 2007 Introductory Physics & Lab Series
Additional Training
Scientific Diver Certification (AAUS) – received August 2007, status: active
CPR & Oxygen First Aid – current
Computer Skills
ArcGIS
Manifold GIS
MatLab familiarity
Microsoft Office
FileMaker Pro
Laboratory & Field Skills
Aquaria maintenance and husbandry
Habitat, invertebrate and fish survey procedures
Identification, monitoring and handling of endangered species
Small boat handling
SCUBA tank fills and air compressor maintenance
DNA Extraction and PCR
Digital and film photography
Photographic slide scanning
Basic Spanish communication
